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Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub - Ontario - Canada
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Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Conducts research to advance Black entrepreneurship in Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, supports large-scale research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada to identify ecosystem gaps and challenges. While it does not offer direct funding to businesses, related program streams provide loans of up to $250,000 and support services to Black business owners for mentorship, business training, and financial planning.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Financial cooperative
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Black Canadians
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Conducting large-scale qualitative and quantitative research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada.
  • Mapping Black business ecosystems across the country.
  • Identifying key gaps and challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations led by members of Black communities
  • Business and entrepreneur support organizations
  • Innovation centers
  • Incubators and accelerators
  • Organizations supporting social purpose businesses or cooperatives

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

Additional information

  • The Knowledge Hub is led by Carleton University's Sprott School of Business in partnership with Dream Legacy Foundation.
  • The Knowledge Hub provides publicly accessible research to inform and support Black entrepreneurship in Canada.
  • The program is part of the broader Black Entrepreneurship Program, a Government of Canada initiative.
  • The Ecosystem Fund and Knowledge Hub calls for concepts are currently closed and not accepting new applications.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?

The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, supports large-scale research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada to identify ecosystem gaps and challenges. While it does not offer direct funding to businesses, related program streams provide loans of up to $250,000 and support services to Black business owners for mentorship, business training, and financial planning.

Who is eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program?

To be eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program, you must: Belong to a black community organization or consortium. Collaborate with a post-secondary or accredited educational institution in Canada.

What expenses are eligible under Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?

Conducting large-scale qualitative and quantitative research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada. Mapping Black business ecosystems across the country. Identifying key gaps and challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs.

Who can I contact for more information about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?

You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

Where is the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub available?

The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is a Researchers And Facilities

Who are the financial supporters of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?

Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

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